RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in search of a Scrum Master in Miramar, FL.
Scope of work:
* Actively serve and support the Product Owner and Delivery Team in their quest to consistently meet sprint goals
* Facilitate getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work
* Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution as needed to make sure the team stays aligned and focused on the highest priority
* Guide the Scrum Team on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and how to get the most out of self-organization
* Assess the scrum maturity of the team and coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is welcome, sustainable and comfortable for the team
* Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments by finding the right people help remove the blocker
* Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving
* Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and cascading information
* Provide all support to the team using a servant leadership style and leading by example; This person should personify Scrum and Agile
* Support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to refining (aka grooming) and managing the product backlog
* Effective facilitator and coach to development teams with the ability to adjust to change and deliver on planned outcomes
* Knowledge of budgeting approaches and ability to apply policies and practices to support the planning and administering of a budget
* Implements the mission, vision and objectives of the IT governance function
REQUIREMENTS:
* First level Scrum Master certification (CSM)
* At least 2 years of experience in software development with at least 1 year of dedicated full-time Scrum Master experience in software development
* Experience playing the Scrum Master role for at least one year
* Experience working in scaled agile environment
* Embody servant leadership
* Strong skills in: Facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, and team-empowerment
Preferred Skills:
* Second or Third Level Scrum Master certification (PSM II, PSM III, CSP, CTC)
* Master of JIRA, Confluence, etc.
* Has a proven track record of successfully growing and maturing teams and/or experience leading Agile transformations
* Is familiar with different agile methodologies including by not limited to Scrum, Kanban and Scaled Agile
* Is able to coach and train team members and others on the Scrum framework and related artifacts (user stories, story point estimation, etc.) as well as other agile methodologies to help guide teams to more successful outcomes
* Embody Scrum values and principles
* Demonstrates and understands what specific Lean/Agile/Tools/Techniques/Principles to best apply, based on Team needs, environment and constraints
* Displays a continuous learning mindset; Always seeking to expand lean/agile knowledge and experience
* Capable of leading distributed and remote teams
* Hold the team accountable to the agreements they set and the commitments they make
* Socialize and discuss team dashboards (burn ups, burn downs, etc.) always driving continuous improvement
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
– provided by Dice
source https://www.jobsinmiramar.com/other-general/scrum-master-3d35b8/
Scott Smith 